MRS. LARRY ERVIN HARRIS Union Grove Setting For Harris-Davis Vows The sanctuary of the Union Grove Baptist Church was the setting on Saturday afternoon, June 25, at three o'clock for the wedding of Miss Natalie Rose Davis and Larry Ervin Harris. The Rev. Paul Davis officiated at the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred R. Davis of Rt. 2, Warrenton. Mr. Harris is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris of Warrenton. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a formal gown trimmed with chani.'lly *— headpiece w^. with a brim Freu. .tilly •ace featuring a r tip veil. She carried segay of blue and white cat nations with baby's breath. Mrs. Glendora Powell rendered nuptial music and Miss Ellen Jones of Trenton, N. J., sang, "The Lord's Prayer." Miss Lytonia Harris, sister of the groom, was maid of honor. She wore a pink gown and carried an arm bouquet of pink carnations. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Rebecca Russell, aunt of the bride, Miss Ruby Baskett and Miss Diane Davis. They wore blue gowns. Miss Coretta Jones of Trenton, N. J., was flower girl. Master Robert Russell was ring bearer. Both were cousins of the bride. Ronald Harris was his brother's best man. Ushers were Alfred R. Davis, brother of the bride, Tony Griggs and Jimmie Griggs, Senior Citizens Visit Gardens Amid showers, a group of Senior Citizens and several Pre-Seniors left Warrenton on Thursday morning, via charter bus for Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Va. En route, the devotional period, by Mrs. Mabel H. Davis, was centered around the theme, "Today is Ours," and the Thought for Today emphasized that, "God has given to each of us TODAY. It is Ours — Tomorrow is still in His hands." Mrs. -Eliza Durham offered th« invocation, and the group sang, "Precious Lord," and "The More We Get Together." Each passenger received a bag containing gifts, and many of them enjoyed playing several games, including "Where Letters Are Equal," "Scrambled Flowers," and "About the U.S.A." Prize winners were Mesdames Annie M. Alston and Nannie H. Hudgins. The four oldest ladies, whose ages ranged from 77-80, received gifts. They were Mesdames Eliza Durham, Alice Braxton, Vera Watts, and Marie Jones. Dawn Edgerton, the youngest passenger, also received a gift. The weather at Busch Gardens was Just perfect, the experiences delightful, the trip enjoyable, and on return everyone was wished a safe trip home. cousins of the bride. Special guests were grandmothers of the couple, Mrs. Rebecca Davis and Mrs. Florence Williams. The mothers of the couple were presented a long stemmed rose. Mrs. Glen Davis and Mrs. Daisy Hunt directed the wedding. The groom is a graduate of John Graham High School and the Raleigh School of Data Processing. He is presently employed at Cochrane Furniture Co. Mrs. Harris is a graduate of John Graham High School and will be entering nursing school in the fall. The couple will make their home on Halifax Street in Warrenton. Rehearsal Following the rehearsal on Friday night, Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Harris entertained the wedding party with a cook-out at their home. Mrs. Melvin Green and Mrs. Frank Tucker assisted with the serving. Shower Miss Natalie Davis was honored at a miscellaneous shower on June 17 at the home of Mrs. Roy Alston. Hosting the occasion were Mrs. Alonza Jones and Mrs. Glen Davis. Special guest was Mrs. Alfred Davis, mother of the bride. Chicken salad, potato chips, mints and nuts were served and punch was poured by Mrs. Alston. Tunstall-Fogg Wedding Slated The marriage of Phyllis Ann Fogg to Richard Clayton Tunstall will be held on July 2 at 3 p. m. at Greenwood Baptist Church. A reception will be held immediately following the wedding at the Lions Den. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. Local Baptists Conduct School Daily Vacation Bible School was held at the Warrenton Baptist Church on Bragg Street June 20-24. The theme of the school was "The God of Creation." Worship services were held daily with the main feature being a character story given by the pastor. Pupils reported to various groups for Bible study, art, music and recreation. Refreshments were served daily. On Friday during the closing period a filtnstrip on worship and the theme was shown. A short progfamwas rendered by each group. Art work was displayed and certificates were awarded to each pupil and instructor. A watermelon fe*st was enjoyed again this yiar. The melons were donated by church members. > The enrollment' (or the week included <11 pupils, 11 teachers, five helpers and seven adults. Mrs. La vine E. McGrier directed the Vacation Bible School. The Rev. W. Y a rborough is pastor of the church.

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